Andrew Nielsen ♿️⬇️🏢
@AndrewONielsen
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I have cerebral palsy. I can't speak, but I’ve got a lot to say. I type with my head/eyes. Rappeller, Writer, Artist, Movie extra. David C. Onley Award winner
Ontario, Canada
Joined August 2014
Help kids with physical disabilities to go to CAMP this summer and to get the EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES and SUPPORT they need. 🏕️🦽. Please sponsor me to skate with the #Leafs! 🏒. Use my secure @EasterSealsON link and get a tax receipt. ➡️ Thank you! ❤️
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Very disappointed @TicketmasterCA @Ticketmaster. Bought field level wheelchair accessible seats only to be asked to leave because you labelled them incorrectly on your website. Told my seats at the top. 😡Nice to see so many people using mobility devices enjoying these seats. 😡
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@DAVIDprice14 You stopped to talk to me, but I can't speak. You have a FAN FOR LIFE in me. I'm buying a PRICE jersey http://t.co/Qsm5CjvEER.
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I’m a diehard @MapleLeafs fan. I went to game 1 and I wanted to go to game 5 but the wheelchair accessible seating is sold out. It was sold out for game 1 too, but almost entirely occupied by able bodied people. What gives @NHL @MLSELIVE @MLSEPR @Ticketmaster @TMFanSupport
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#LeafsNation . We’re all disappointed. I can take all the stupid jokes, bad takes & continuous references to past failures we’ll have to endure. But I can’t stand the burning of jerseys or toxic attacks on players & their supporters by so called “fans”. #LeafsForever #GoLeafsGo
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I reached out to the @GoldenKnights about ♿️ seating tickets for a game against the @MapleLeafs. I was attacked using a derogatory term. I reported it to @TwitterSupport. They just told me it didn’t violate their rules. It does. It’s offensive. Read your own rules @Twitter. 🧐
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Wake up @fordnation!. I’m being moved out of my home because there are not enough PSWs available to work due to COVID!. How would you feel if you had to be move out of your comfortable home & into a cinder block room with none of your stuff, no tv or wifi for who knows how long?.
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Debrusk ran around all game playing dirty - elbowed Dermott in the face, kneed and cross checked Kadri in the face, ran Marleau into the stanchion. Hold him accountable too. If the refs don’t call that crap, the players will take care of it. Use your whistles. #LeafsForever
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@MiguelCabrera THANK YOU for coming over to talk to me! I LOVE the bat & pic! You made a new FAN! #bigguybiggerheart
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@MapleLeafs How many retweets would it take for you to let me to drop the puck at a game? It would be an honour to do so. It won’t be easy, but I’ll practice and work hard. #HockeyIsForEveryone #TMLtalk #LeafsNation #standwitness @brendanshanahan @kyledubas
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@stoolpresidente @JManziel2 I saw you walk by after the game. I was in my wheelchair in the lobby & I called out to you but you didn’t understand me. I couldn’t type with my head fast enough to get your attention. I had hoped to meet you & welcome you to the @ticats Next game? @CaretakerBob @CoachJuneJones
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**Breaking News** 🚨 📰. The @MapleLeafs have signed me to a one day contract to be the EBUG for tonight’s game against the @Senators! . #Leafs #LeafsForever #LeafsNation #goLeafsgo . @KevinWeekes @kyledubas @brendanshanahan @SNkylebukauskas @DavidAmber @Ron_MacLean @KellyHrudey
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I have CP & I can’t speak. I like to find different ways to express myself. I’ve painted 3 sets of cards with a brush attached to my head. I’m donating a portion of sales to the Easter Seals to help kids with physical disabilities like me. Email me andrewonielsen1@gmail.com
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I got my 2nd dose and I’m fully vaccinated! . #Thankful #FullyVaccinated #ItsOurShot #ConquerCovid19
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I believe in this @MapleLeafs team. I feel like we’re going to win this game and move on. #LeafsForever
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PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! #tmltalk @MapleLeafs @Steve_Dangle @BonsieTweets @HennyTweets
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Accessibility matters. @BlueJays . Waited so long for this opportunity. Disappointing. ☹️. #accessibility #whellchairaccessibility #bluejays.
Very disappointed @TicketmasterCA @Ticketmaster. Bought field level wheelchair accessible seats only to be asked to leave because you labelled them incorrectly on your website. Told my seats at the top. 😡Nice to see so many people using mobility devices enjoying these seats. 😡
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#therealcanadianhero that crossed Canadian highways 👊.
The Terry Fox Foundation is proud to continue Terry’s mission of funding cancer research. Terry believed in science and gave his life to help others. Thank you to all of our supporters who help us work toward realizing Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. 🇨🇦
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I’m back, baby! . #mapleleafs #Leafs #leafsnation #GoLeafsGo #leafsforever . @SNkylebukauskas @hockeynight @RossyOnTheMic @brendanshanahan @MapleLeafs
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My name is Andrew Nielsen. I have cerebral palsy, speak with a device and use a wheelchair for mobility. I am coming to the game on Thursday. Could I please say hi @f_andersen30? I’m a big fan and have a Danish background. 🇩🇰 @Canes @Davidayres901 @SaraCivian @MapleLeafs
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Let me tell you what sort of man @jmasoli8 is. Jeremiah reached out to me today about a promise he made earlier this season to donate a signed jersey to my fundraiser. He’s going to ask the @redblacks to bring one for me on Saturday. I know he’s got a lot on his mind. Respect👊
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@kasperikapanen1 I’ll miss you bud. Best of luck with the @penguins 👊 .
@FriedgeHNIC Sorry to see @kasperikapanen1 go. He went out of way to skate around the rink with me this year. #greatguy #willbemissed
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17 years ago today you made me the happiest man on earth. When you look at me and give me your beautiful smile I know how much you love me. I look into your eyes and smile back. I love you too. No words needed. Happy anniversary my forever love! ♥️ #HappyAnniversary
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Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay !. I have cerebral palsy. I use a speaking device to talk and a wheelchair for mobility. With the right supports, accessibility and technology I can do almost anything. Being disabled doesn’t stop me from living an active, full and happy life.
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Check out the shoes he got made for me too. Maybe @wmnylander will sign them for me? #29 @MapleLeafs #TMLtalk
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@wmnylander Oh no. ☹️
Check out the shoes he got made for me too. Maybe @wmnylander will sign them for me? #29 @MapleLeafs #TMLtalk
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My beautiful wife Amanda and I were married on Aug. 23, 2002. She went into the hospital Friday with an infection and a fever. We won’t be able to spend any time together today. I’m worried, frustrated and broken-hearted.💔I was supposed to see her for the 1st time since March.
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People who work in congregate care settings like where I live should have to be vaccinated.💉. I just got out for the day to visit @DundasDuke (1st time since last year!) and now one worker has #COVID19 and we have to be quarantined for 2 weeks. 🙄#GetVaccinated #CovidIsNotOver
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I finally got to see my beautiful wife Amanda this week!!! . My heart almost EXPLODED! ♥️. Thank you to all of you who have been asking. 👊.
My beautiful wife Amanda and I were married on Aug. 23, 2002. She went into the hospital Friday with an infection and a fever. We won’t be able to spend any time together today. I’m worried, frustrated and broken-hearted.💔I was supposed to see her for the 1st time since March.
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I’m so glad I got to see my friend @Steve_Dangle at the @EasterSealsON #ConnSmytheDinner #connsmythe
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.@TicatsInsurance Player Transaction Alert:. We've added 🇨🇦 Superfan Andrew Nielsen (@AndrewONielsen) to the active roster from the two-game injured list. Andrew is out of the hospital and will be back at THF this Friday cheering his brothers on. #Ticats | #CFL | @CFL @Ticats
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I was an @EasterSealsON kid. I have cerebral palsy, speak with a device and use a wheelchair for mobility. I’m rappelling ⬇️ a building in my ♿️ to help kids with physical disabilities like me to get the equipment and support they need. Please DONATE👉
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@DAVIDprice14 Time to get to work on the NEXT 100 wins. Good luck in New York, I know you'll be GREAT! #torontoace
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Let’s send my bud @wmnylander to the #AllstarGame and me to skate with him for the @EasterSealsON to help kids with physical disabilities like me. #NHLAllStarVote William Nylander
Please sponsor me to skate with the #Leafs for the @EasterSealsON!🙏. Let’s help kids with physical disabilities like me to get the equipment, supplies & support they need to reach their full potential.👊. Donate & get a tax receipt with this secure link ➡️
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I'm rappelling down a building in my wheelchair to help kids with physical disabilities like me. These kids are stuck at home and need equipment and resources that they cannot access because of COVID-19. Your donation helps the Easter Seals do just that. ➡️
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I’ve never bet that if the @MapleLeafs lost I’d have to wear another team’s jersey. I’ve never worn anything but a #Leafs jersey. There are 46 kids with physical disabilities that need your help. If we raise $50,000 for them, I’d even wear a @CanadiensMTL one. #HockeyTwitter
Help kids with physical disabilities to reach their full potential. I have CP, speak with a device and I'm rappelling ⬇️a🏢in my♿️ for the @EasterSealsON to get these kids the EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT they need to do so. Please SPONSOR ME & get a tax receipt➡️
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@MapleLeafs @JLupul Thanks for the fist bump Lupul! You saw how big my smile is. Big fan. You made my day. http://t.co/D67Vuz72x4.
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You are a warrior @jmasoli8!🎱. It meant so much to me that you saw me and came right over to say hi despite being hurt. You’re a classy guy my friend. We’re praying for you to heal up quickly and to get back on the field. 👊. @REDBLACKS @Ticats #Ticats #JeremiahMasoli @CFL #CFL
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I’m on my way to see my first @Raptors game!!! #wetheNorth. @Raptors vs. @Lakers !!! . @pskills43 @FredVanVleet @ScottBarnes561 @gtrentjr @KingJames
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I have cerebral palsy and very limited use of my arms and legs. I drive my power chair and operate my speaking device with my head. I recently rediscovered my love of painting. It’s not easy, but I am able to use a paint brush attached to my head to paint. I paint pictures and
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@JesseBlake so great to run into you after the game. Thanks for the chat and photo my friend. 👊
Please sponsor me to skate with the #Leafs! 🏒. You’ll help kids with physical disabilities to go to CAMP this summer and to get the EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES and SUPPORT they need. 🏕️🦽. Use my secure @EasterSealsON link and get a tax receipt. ➡️ Thank you! ❤️
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Love the way @KPILLAR4 , @BringerOfRain20 & Jays stood up for @JoeyBats19 I need a word with the Rangers #OurMoment
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I have cerebral palsy and I paint with with my head. 🎨. I have 6 paintings that are available as greeting cards. 5 cards/set. I donate some money from each sale to the Easter Seals to help kids with physical disabilities like me. Email me to order at andrewonielsen1@gmail.com
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@amellywood I love Arrow. Big fan of yours. Would you go to a Jays game with me the next time you are in Toronto? http://t.co/ieQ73Q61Lf.
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Please help me send kids with physical disabilities to summer camp. I’m going to rappell ⬇️ a 🏢 in my ♿️ ! Please sponsor me for the Drop Zone Toronto by clicking the link below.
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So great to see my friend @DShulman_ESPN at the @BlueJays game tonight. Great broadcaster, better guy. Thanks for the quick chat. Please thank Buck for stopping by too. #tothecore
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I met @davidprice14 !!! I was watching him do his warm-ups and he came over to say hello to me. What…
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No #FreeAgentFrenzy for me!. Many teams were interested in my fandom but I’m staying with the team I’ve dreamed about since I was a young boy. @MapleLeafs . No terms but a rumoured puck drop. #LeafforLife !. #Leafs #MapleLeafs #goLeafsgo #leafsnation #freeagency #LeafsForever
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I'm rappelling down a building in my ♿️ to help kids with physical disabilities like me. They are stuck at home and need equipment and support they cannot access because of COVID-19. Your donation helps the @EasterSealsON give them that. Please sponsor me➡️
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I posted this for two reasons. First of all, to make people and @Ticketmaster aware that the field area showed up as seats available (blue) when you clicked on the show accessible seating filter. I clicked on it and purchased seating for 3 games thinking I was going to be at.
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Thank you everyone for all of your birthday wishes. I really appreciate that you thought of me. 👍
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I am receiving an award today at 10:30 am in Toronto. The ceremony will be live-streamed. Kindly forward this link to anyone who wishes to watch online. (
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@StephenKing I have listened to 37 of your books on my Alexa @StephenKing I love your books. I’m writing a book too, but I type with my head so it takes a long time.
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@DAVIDprice14 I'm going to keep tweeting to tell you how happy I am that you're a @BlueJays Big fan. #nevergiveup
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Happy #InternationalWheelchairDay!!! . I’m not wheelchair bound, I’m a wheelchair user. My chair doesn’t confine me, it gives me freedom. It allows me to go places & even to rappel down the side of buildings. Let's work together to create a more accessible & inclusive society.
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I'm STOKED that I'm going to my 1ST EVER @MapleLeafs PLAYOFF game Monday with my best friend @DundasDuke #tmltalk @BonsieTweets @HennyTweets
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I’m 9 followers away from 2000! Follow me if you like the @MapleLeafs I bleed blue! #LeafsForever #LeafsNation #TMLtalk
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I’m going to JUMP OFF OF A BUILDING in my ♿️! . No, not because the #Leafs lost and are out. I’m rappelling down a🏢in my♿️ to help the @EasterSealsON get equipment and supplies to kids with physical disabilities like me. Please donate➡️ #LeafsForever
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Always great seeing @brendanshanahan at the rink. Thanks for stopping, saying hi and taking a picture Shanny. @MapleLeafs #LeafsNation #LeafsForever #Leafs
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👀 Here are my NEW cards!!! 👀. I have cerebral palsy and I paint with with my head. 🎨. I donate some money from each sale to the Easter Seals to help kids with physical disabilities like me. You can see 3 other paintings below. Email me to order at andrewonielsen1@gmail.com
I have CP & I can’t speak. I like to find different ways to express myself. I’ve painted 3 sets of cards with a brush attached to my head. I’m donating a portion of sales to the Easter Seals to help kids with physical disabilities like me. Email me andrewonielsen1@gmail.com
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That was no April Fool's joke. The @MapleLeafs won & moved into 2nd in the Atlantic. 👏👍👊Keeping rolling guys. I believe. @Steve_Dangle
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I’m so EXCITED!!! This Saturday I’m going to the @MapleLeafs morning skate, game and press box as I get to be a #LeafforaDay I can’t wait! #LeafsForever #TMLTalk
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@kasperikapanen1 Thinking about going for another skate. Thanks so much for skating with me. You’re so fast. Gotta get a #24 jersey now. 👊
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I want to thank my friend @TSNScianitti for the shoutout during #FridayNightFootball on @CFLonTSN. Much appreciated. I love the @Ticats and the @CFL. I missed 2 games while I was in the hospital and I was so happy to be back watching my brothers.
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Let’s focus on what disabled people can do and what we can contribute to society. I can . #IDPD2018
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Merry Christmas to my #Twitterfamily!. Thank you for your love and support. I read everything I’m tagged in, mentioned in and all of your replies. I really appreciate you. I’m locked down again, but I have big plans for 2022!. Stay safe and healthy.👊. #MerryChristmas
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Yesterday was tough. After the game, some @Ticats players fist bumped me, hugged me and apologized for not getting it done. I just couldn’t find the words. What I wanted to say to them was we both had our struggles this year. Covid19 keeping us away from loved ones, uncertainty,
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Please sponsor me. I have cerebral palsy, speak with a device & use a ♿️ for mobility. I’m rappelling ⬇️ a building in my ♿️ to help kids with physical disabilities like me to get the equipment & support they need to reach their full potential. DONATE➡️
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@Ticketmaster The @BlueJays graciously offered us other seats. We really appreciated that but as a disabled person, I had been dreaming of sitting field level my whole life. I know many people won’t understand. but it’s been a LONG journey as a disabled sports fan. It seemed it was finally.
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@BlueJays I'm spending the morning sending Canadian Michael Saunders to the All-Star Game #VoteCaptainCanada
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#HappyNewYear to all of my friends & followers! . Your love & support means so much to me. I hope you have a great year! . #BlessedAndGrateful
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Help send kids with physical disabilities to back to an @EasterSealsON camp.🏕. They’ve missed out on in person camping for 2 years due to Covid-19. I was a camper & now I’m rappelling ⬇️ a 🏢 in my ♿️ to #sendakidtocamp. Donate⬇️ >$20 get a tax receipt.
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Please sponsor me to skate with the #Leafs and help me help kids with physical disabilities like me. You’ll make the world more accessible and change their lives. Any amount helps. Donate using my @EasterSealsON secure link and get a tax receipt. ➡️
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Hey @43_Kadri watch your six - er maybe watch your nine and three. I've got your back bud. #TMLtalk @MapleLeafs
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Please report this account. I can’t stand that word. It’s so offensive. You can also reference the other disgusting posts on there too. Thank you. 👊.
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(•_•) .<) )╯ WE’VE RAISED. / \ . \(•_•) . ( (> OVER $10,000. / \. (•_•) .<) )> SO FAR!!!. / \
I was an @EasterSealsON kid. They helped me when I was younger and now I want to help kids with physical disabilities like me have a better life. I’m rappelling down a building in my ♿️ for #DropZone. Any amount helps - $5, $10, $20. Please SPONSOR ME.➡️
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I have cerebral palsy and I can’t speak, walk or use my arms. I can express myself and create in different ways. I use a paint brush attached to my head to paint memories or scenes from my imagination. I donate some of the money to help kids with physical disabilities like me.
I have CP & I can’t speak. I like to find different ways to express myself. I’ve painted 3 sets of cards with a brush attached to my head. I’m donating a portion of sales to the Easter Seals to help kids with physical disabilities like me. Email me andrewonielsen1@gmail.com
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Thank you to the @TorontoArgos organization for hosting us @Ticats fans for the #EasternFinal. Ticket agent Mark helped us get seats in a better section. We donated our other seats to the @PinballFdn . Then staff moved us to centre on game day. Great view! Much appreciated. 👊
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Today is my #birthday . Please help me celebrate by sponsoring me to rappel ⬇️a🏢in my♿️ to help kids with physical disabilities like me get the vital equipment they need for safety, personal hygiene and independence. Every dollar helps. Please DONATE.
I'm rappelling down a building in my ♿️ to help kids with physical disabilities like me. They are stuck at home and need equipment and support they cannot access because of COVID-19. Your donation helps the @EasterSealsON give them that. Please sponsor me➡️
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I’m back home now from the hospital and feeling better. Taking it easy. Hoping to go to the Labour Day Game. Thank you all very much for your messages and prayers.
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A man with cerebral palsy will rappel down a Toronto building in his wheelchair to raise money for charity
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I DID IT!💪. I rappelled ⬆️&⬇️ a🏢 in my ♿️ for the @EasterSealsON!. Help me reach my goal!🙏. You’ll be helping kids with physical disabilities like me to get the equipment & support they need to reach their full potential.👊. DONATE & get a TAX RECEIPT⬇️
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My hopes for you for 2018: 1. Any physical pain you are suffering from goes away and the emotional pain of a lost loved one is lessened. 2. You are able to find a little joy in every day. 3. One of your dreams comes true. #HappyNewYear2018
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